Who is liane hansen

The message she carried was clear: NPR will be all right. She reminded the audience that NPR has no advertising, no political agenda. Indeed, the responsibility of reporting the most horrific news events has fallen to Hansen and other weekend NPR reporters, including the attack of Rep.

Gabrielle Giffords and many civilians in Arizona four months ago. We try to be right. Though the fanbase for NPR may be of an older generation, the institution that Hansen leaves is a multi-generational one, with more youth at the helm as engineers, journalists and musicians. It is a place where humor, humility, empathy, civility and rationality reign.

The wisdom Hansen exudes in regards to the crises the organization is facing elegantly demonstrated these values. For fans, the appeal of NPR is in the subtlety, humor, intelligence and style of its production. Liane Hansen will always be an emblem of these attributes; she will always be known as a journalistic force that helped lay the foundation for the next generation of radio journalists.

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Read more Press Releases. She headlined fundraisers and other events across the state to rally support for the station, which launched in August In her own career, Hansen saw the need for a spot on the radio dial where listeners could gather for thoughtful conversation and a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures. Her show grew from , listeners each Sunday morning in to 3.

This was a lesson that became very clear when her ex-husband, Neal Conan, the former NPR host of Talk of the Nation, was among a group of three dozen journalists held by Iraqi soldiers for nearly a week during the Gulf War.

Even in her 35th year on the radio, Hansen admits to having felt her heart race just before she went on air. And as much as she is enjoying the spotlight and the chance to convey messages and ideas with more than just her voice and sound, she also loves working side-by-side with art lovers of all ages. Akron Roundtable is open to the public.

For reservations and information, call August 20, Upcoming speakers. Hans von Spakovsky. Christine Fowler Mack. More upcoming speakers.